Not Only Will ‘Daredevil’ Season 2 Debut In March, But It’s Going Against ‘Batman V Superman’

Remember when it was rumored that Daredevil‘s second season would debut early on Netflix in March instead of April? You know… over the weekend? According to several reports, not only will the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen send fans into a 10-hour binge a month early, but will do so the same day Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice premieres in theaters. Now comic book aficionados must choose between venturing out into the world to see Batman and Superman duke it out on the big screen, or stay indoors to see Daredevil take on the Punisher.

ComicBook.com reported early Monday morning that, according to “independent sources,” the second season of Daredevil would be available for streaming on Mar. 25 on Netflix. Neither Marvel nor Netflix would confirm the information at the time, but the date stood out — not just because it was earlier than expected, but because of DC Comics’ upcoming Warner Bros. tentpole feature.

A few hours later, Birth Movies Death confirmed the news and the date. They also noted that, since the two properties were housed on different platforms, they “are not actually in financial competition.” However, “they are in cultural competition” with one another — especially given all the rage comic book film and television properties have been generating in the past decade.

Whether the news of Daredevil‘s premiere date excites Marvel fans or enrages DC supporters, those who aren’t too fond of picking sides in the Marvel/DC divide are the real winners. That’s because, in a single weekend, they’ll have two genuine excuses to go to the movies and then stay at home.

Except how is this stealing anyone’s thunder? Seeing Batman vs. Superman is a priority because otherwise you have to wait but Daredevil you can literally watch at any time? If anything this could hurt early streaming numbers for them soooooo.

It’s stealing thunder because the media coverage wont be as dedicated to BvS since there will be coverage on Daredevil as well. It’s Marvel’s way of muddying the cultural waters of what everyone is talking about that week. Basically, Marvel will get critical acclaim for the Netflix show regardless and it’s already made the money it will make, so they can release it whenever they want, and this is totally being done in effort to steal some of DC’s thunder.

How is Daredevil a threat to BvS again? Films are not in competition with TV shows. Warners probably had a good chuckle at this. AnD as far as DC moving BvS…They moved it UP. Giving it to the fans sooner and smartly didnt want to split potential profits with another Block Buster superhero film on the same date.

“Going against”? I can’t start binge watching then fall asleep, ending up watching multiple episodes of DD more than once the same day I see BvsS? Sheeeit. If BvsS sucks, I might go stream an episode in the motherfuckin lobby, yo!

I might go watch Daredevil and check out B vs S 10 days later. I can’t stand the crowd who attends these premier showings. Usually they behave like they’re a test audience and it makes for such an unenjoyable experience.

I’ll see BvS at like 7-10PM on the 24th and then Netflix doesn’t even update until like 3AM where I live. I’ll just wake up around 9AM and watch season 2 of DD. Not that hard. I don’t see the competition.